Why that asinine question still being asked is more of the point of Pride Month than “Why is it necessary!?”
It is necessary because that dumbass question is still being asked, usually with the addition of “Why isn’t there a straight month?!” There are….the other 11 months out of the year.
Let’s see here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_acts_of_violence_against_LGBTQ_people
Couldn’t find anything about people being murdered for the sole reason of being straight.
I see videos of “religious” 🤢 leaders claiming homosexuality is an abomination yet are perfectly okay with a woman being beaten, raped and otherwise subjugated by their husbands. Presumably these “leaders” are straight, when they aren’t being busted for pedophilia and child molestation.
🌈 Actually, homosexuality is illegal in quite a few countries, the penalty in some, is death.
https://features.hrw.org/features/features/lgbt_laws/
I’m a late “Boomer” and homosexuality was not discussed in my home. It just wasn’t discussed, negative or positively. So I grew up never hearing the usual slurs. I am NOT saying my parents didn’t hold negative beliefs regarding homosexuality, it just wasn’t discussed, for that matter sexuality as a whole was not discussed. I had gay teachers in high school, I knew they were gay, my friends knew they were gay but it wasn’t an issue. It was a nothing-burger.
I learned more about the community, as an outsider, through a couple of nightclubs we would frequent. It was my first introduction to the trans world as well. The only emotion I can remember was intense jealousy of their mastery of make-up. I still have that jealousy….I mean…MY GOD…the talent is mind-blowing.
To this day, and I’ve had 24400+ days, not understanding what possible difference it makes to anyone. I don’t understand how we can allow our children to suffer and die because they are gay, transgender or bisexual. Personally, all I ever wanted for my own children is that they grew up and were happy in their skins.
The question was asked, a few times, how would YOU feel if one of your kids were gay/transgender…always kind of left me with my mouth open (metaphorically). How would I feel? Possibly the most inane question I have ever been asked…
🌈 I would feel afraid for them because of the ignoramuses they may meet, like the person posing the question.
🌈 I would love them.
So damn…YES, celebrate Pride Month. Stand against religious idiocy and prejudice. Support the community because members of that community, your family, friends, co-workers, neighbours are still being beaten, ostracized, punished and murdered for who they love.
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